Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT5-ELR User Manual

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®

Extender for

HDMI 1.3 over CAT5

with Ethernet

EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT5-ELR

User’s Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Sender Panel Descriptions
5 Receiver Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting and Operating the EXT-HDMI1.3-CAT5-ELR
7 Network Cable Wiring Diagram
8 Mounting Plate Installation
9 Terminology
10 Specifi cations
11 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with
Ethernet. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

The Gefen Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with Ethernet

The Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CA T5 with Ethernet extends a Hi-Def display with
multi-channel digital audio and Ethernet at resolutions of up to 1080p60 at up to
330 feet (100 meters) away from a HDMI or DVI-D source using one CAT-5 cable.

DVI-D is supported when used with an HDMI to DVI Adapter, providing greater
fl exibility and options when integrating several home theater components.

Extension of Ethernet connectivity enables internet or local area network access
for HDTVs, home PCs, video game consoles, DVRs and any device that needs
fast 10/100Base-T network access, at convenient locations.

The IR back-channel feature lets users control Hi-Def sources as if they were
located at the display. IR commands are processed by the IR eye on the receiver,
transmitted back over the CAT5 extension, and then sent to original A/V source
devices located by the sender unit using the IR Blaster (sold separately).

How It Works

Connect the Gefen Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with Ethernet sender
unit to the A/V and Ethernet source devices such as infrastructure, routers and
switches using short HDMI and CAT5 cables. Do the same operation between
the Extender receiver and the extended HD Display and any network devices that
you are connecting to. When the Extender sender and receiver units have been
connected to sources, displays and network equipment, connect a single CAT5
extension cable between sender and receiver. The Extender sender and receiver
units may be up to 330 feet apart.

Note: The Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with Ethernet is fully HDMI and
HDCP compliant.

INTRODUCTION

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE EXTENDER FOR HDMI 1.3 OVER CAT5 WITH ETHERNET

• The Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with Ethernet units are housed in a
metal box for better RF shielding.

• CAT-5 cables should not exceed 330 feet.

• Shielded CAT-6 with metal RJ-45 connectors are recommended to safeguard
against random video fl ashes caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI).

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OPERATION NOTES

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Features

• Extends HDMI1.3 at 1080p60 over Ethernet up to 330 feet along with
Ethernet and IR commands

• Built-in IR extender function allows IR remote control of source devices from
remote viewing location by sending IR commands received in the vicinity of
the Display back to the source devices

• Supports resolutions up to 1080p60 and 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

• Supports high bit-rate multi-channel audio formats (Dolby TrueHD / DTS
Master Audio) embedded in the HDMI 1.3 signal

• Fully HDMI and HDCP compliant

• Extends Ethernet protocol from a network switch to a device up to 330 feet
away

• Maximum Ethernet throughput of 100 Mbits/sec, Full Duplex mode

• Locking power connectors on the Extender units and power supplies for
secure connections

• Eliminates equipment noise in the viewing environment

• All-digital signal transmission over the CAT5 cable for zero signal loss

• Built-in auto video signal equalization

Package Includes

(1) Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with Ethernet Sender Unit
(1) Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with Ethernet Receiver Unit
(1) 6 foot HDMI to HDMI locking cable (M-M)
(2) 5V DC Power Supply with locking power connector
(1) User’s Manual

HDMI 1.3 Features

• 225 MHz (up to 12-bit YUV 444 @ 1080p)

• Dolby

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TrueHD & DTS Master Audio

• Deep Color Supported (XV Color)

• Lip-Sync Pass Through

• CECS Pass Through

FEATURES

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SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Sender Back Panel

Sender Front Panel

HDMI Input

from A/V

source

5V DC Power Supply

Input

Power LED

Indicator

IR Blaster 3.5mm

Input Jack

(IR Blaster sold

separately)

CAT5 Link

Connector to

Receiver

CAT5 Ethernet

Connector

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Receiver Front Panel

Receiver Back Panel

RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

IR Extender 3.5mm

Input Jack

CAT5 Link

Connector

to Sender

CAT5 Ethernet

Connector

HDMI

Output

to Display

5V DC Locking

Power Supply

Input

Power LED

Indicator

IR eye

for receiving

commands from

remote

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1. The Extender for HDMI 1.3 over CAT5 with Ethernet has two parts, a sender
unit and a receiver unit. Position the sender unit near the HDMI source and the
receiver near the Display. Connect the HDMI source to the sender with the
provided locking HDMI cable. Connect the Display to the receiver unit with a
user-supplied HDMI cable.

2. Connect Ethernet from the device/router to the Ethernet input port on the
Extender’s sender unit with user-supplied CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables.
Connect the Ethernet output port on the receiver to the remote device/router
with a short length of user-supplied CAT-5, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable.

3. Connect the sender and receiver units together using one user-supplied CA T­5e or CAT-6 cables.

NOTE: If terminating network cables in the fi eld, please adhere to the TIA/
EIA568B specifi cation. Please see the next page (7).

4. Plug the two 5V DC power supplies into the Extender’s sender and receiver
units. Power on the sender and receiver units.

NOTE: If the power LED indicator on the receiver unit is not on, please check
to make sure that the RJ-45/CAT5 cables are not crossed (Ethernet to CAT5
Link instead of Ethernet to Ethernet, for instance).

5. Power on the display and the source. A vibrant HD picture will be seen,
accompanied by multichannel digital audio (if the Display is capable of audio).

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Gefen has specifi cally engineered their products to work with the TIA/EIA-568-B
specifi cation. Please adhere to the table below when fi eld terminating cable for
use with Gefen products. Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and
reduced performance.

CA T-5, CAT-5e, and CAT-6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types. Gefen
recommends using solid core cabling. CAT-6 cable is also recommended for best
results.

Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other. No splices
or use of punch down blocks are allowed since their use can cause a break in the
electronic signal.

Pin Color

1 Orange / White
2 Orange
3 Green / White
4 Blue

5 Blue / White
6 Green
7 Brown / White
8 Brown

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NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM

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1

2

3

Remove the rubber
feet covering the screws
off the bottom of the
unit.

Remove the screws.

Line up the mounting
plates and screw it on to
the unit.

Mounting Plate Installation

MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION

TERMINOLOGY

CAT-5

Category 5 cable, commonly known as Cat 5, is an unshielded twisted pair type
cable designed for high signal integrity . The actual standard defi nes specifi c electrical
properties of the wire, but it is most commonly known as being rated for its Ethernet
capability of 100 Mbit/s. Its specifi c standard designation is EIA/TIA-568. Cat 5 cable
typically has three twists per inch of each twisted pair of 24 gauge copper wires within
the cable.

CAT-5e

Similar to Cat 5 cable, but is enhanced to support speeds of up to 1000 Megabits per
second.

DDWG

Digital Display Working Group DDWG are the creators of the DVI specifi cation.

DVI

Digital Visual Interface. A digital video standard established by DDWG, designed to
carry uncompressed digital video signals to a display.

HDMI

The High-Definition Multi-media Interface (HDMI) is an industry-supported,
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between
any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and
A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital
television (DTV).

HDCP

High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Created by Intel, HDCP is used with HDTV
signals over HDMI and HDMI connections and on D-Theater D-VHS recordings to
prevent unauthorized duplication of copy written material.

HDTV

High-Defi nition Television. The high-resolution subset of our DTV system. The ATSC
defi nes HDTV as a 16:9 image with twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of our
existing system, accompanied by 5.1 channels of Dolby Digital audio. The CEA defi nes
HDTV as an image with 720 progressive or 1080 interlaced active (top to bottom)
scan lines. 1280:720p and 1920:1080i are typically accepted as high-defi nition scan
rates.

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Video Amplifi er Bandwidth ....................................................................... 225 MHz

Input Video Signal .............................................................................. 1.2 Volts p-p

Input DDC Signal ......................................................................... 5 Volts p-p (TTL)

Max. Video Resolution Supported ...........................1080p60 / 1920x1200@60 Hz

Max. Ethernet Data Transfer Rate........................................................... 100 Mbps

Ethernet Packet Transmission Mode (Duplex): .................................................Full

HDMI Input/Output Connector Type .................................... Type A 19 Pin Female

Link Connector .............................................................................. RJ-45 Shielded

Power Input Connector : ...........................................................5V DC locking jack

Power indicator LED: ........................................Red (active when unit is powered)

Power Consumption .......................................................... 10 Watts (max) per unit

Power Supply .............................................................................................. 5V DC

Dimensions ................................................................... 3.4” D x 3.25” W x 1.25” H

Shipping Weight ............................................................................................ 3 lbs.

SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY

Gef

en warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material

and workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2)

y

ears from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the

e

quipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical,

e

lectrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions

other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in

eff

ect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from

the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including

without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fi tness for any

articular purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2.

ustomers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from
efen.

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opper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their

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inal condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate. However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. The technical information contained herein regarding the features and

pecifi cations is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, please visit Gefen’s Warranty web

age at http://www.gefen.com/kvm/aboutus/warranty.js

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